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Been a real busy spring and I seem to keep my head wrapped up in a lot of projects but the news is official and my whole back catalog is now available worldwide for cd purchase and downloads for the first time. I've worked with a few record companies over the years and have had some of my cds in stores nationally and some records available digitally but never consolidated like this and it's a relief! Big sigh let out as I move forward with the new material. Tony Goddess and I have been working together on the tracks and they just keep getting better so we're in no hurry for release though I will say the fall is looking good. We plan on releasing a couple of cool finished tracks over summer.
Julie Dougherty, Evangeline King, and Willie Alexander have all added backing vocals, I've recut most of the lead vocals with Tony engineering and Dave Brown producing and all kinds of new style mixes keep arising. It's all very exciting to see the progress from what was already a good record to what could be my best ever! The last step is to record three acoustic style new tracks that have fast become live favorites. Bluesky Sundown, Senorita del Sol, and Laredo. So watch out because I'll be dropping the first release soon!
In the meantime check out those Prolz records, Ragtag Lost , and Rabbit, all available together for the first time on digital download and cd. See what we were doing back in the 90's and early 2000's, might make you smile.
Best,
DK

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Happy 2008. There's going to be a few changes happening over the winter as http://itsaboutmusic.com/ takes over my distribution. They're based out of Philadelphia and will be handling my whole catalog of records from the Prolz to the latest Live record to the upcoming studio works. You'll be able to purchase CD's or download the music digitally. My music will also be available on every download website imaginable. All the records will be available for the first time. So if the usual links don't seem to be working that's because of the switch. Everything should be set shortly..
Thanks for the interest and happy listening.
DK

Have a holly jolly Christmas and Holiday season. I dig the snow. Nothing like a good storm weekend to get me rolling and ready for the Holidays. The parties have been full of good friends, food, spirit and even dancing.. I've got a few gigs lined up if you're out and about looking for something fun.. check out http://myspace.com/lightcity for dates and times.. I'll be at the Rhumbline in Gloucester on new years eve with the monday night all-stars and a cast of crazies to boot. If I don't see you have a safe and splendid holiday season and we'll catch you in 2008!
fondly,
Dan

It's been a while since I got down to this page. The summer brought all kinds of action straight into the fall and the list just keeps growing. Capt. Carlos outdoor stage kept me deep in the woods of jazz, blues, reggae, pop, caberat, americana, funk, you name it. So many great nights under the stars, more than ever before. Glostafarians played to their biggest crowd ever this last fiesta. Elephant House post labor CD release party overcame all expectations. The bluesfest moved to july, we added lots of Saturday afternoon shows, Nancy H. alternated her boys every monday. Close to Home on Halloween and even a bit of comedy to keep us laughing. The crowds were overwhelming, I'm tired just thinking about it. Thank You.

I'm still working on that studio record which keeps getting better all the time. We decided not to rush it. I'm so glad we didn't put it out earlier. Willie Alexander just got added to the list of fanstasic musicians and souls whose influence I am forever indebted by adding some piano work. David Brown, Wolf Ginandes , Dave Mattacks and I are still in constant contact, keeping our residency at Jalepeno's in gloucester on tuesday nights, trying new songs, refurbishing old ones, and having fun discussions on music, art, and whatever else makes us tick. Also, I'm back on mondays at the Rhumbline with the House band running their Jam session into it's 12th year. My how the time flies!
Upcoming- A celebration of THE LAST WALTZ at the WEST END THEATER. We've got a large cast (over 30 ) of artists and musicians inlcuding old friends Russ Lawton and Tony Goddess bringing that majorly influential concert and film into 30 years. So on Saturday Nov. 24th join us for a memorable night of celebration, fun, and music. One last note, you can nurse your body and soul on Sundays down Elliots at the Blackburn with the likes of Henri Smith and Marty Rowan starting Nov. 18th from 12-3pm this winter. See you there for the Chicken n Waffles!

Beautiful weather just in time. The Light City Band featuring Dan King , David Brown, Dave Mattacks, and Wolf Ginandes will be playing their first electric show of 2007 this Saturday night, April 28th at Captain Carlos on the waterfront in Gloucester, Ma. 9pm. The Light City Band reunited last week for an acoustic warm-up at Jalepeno's to fantastic response. Everyone's been busy, David Brown is recording a new record, Dave Mattacks has been doing lot's of recording and touring the globe , Wolf has been doing some Television, and Dan is finishing up the next light city band record, the first full studio record with the the current line-up due out this summer.
A new Songwriter Series with open mic will be starting this Sunday at 8pm at Capt. Carlos hosted weekly by Dan. Every week will feature a north shore songwriter. This is the new acoustic night for all you budding performers and writers out there.
Also, Dan will be doing a short solo acoustic set opening for Tom Hambridge at the West End Theater on 1 main st., Gloucester, Ma. on Saturday May 12th 730pm. Call 978 281 0680 to Reserve early. Tom is a grammy nominated producer/writer/peformer currently residing in Nashville with a list of credits a mile long. Tom will also be doing a seminar on Sunday afternoon May 13th at the west end and package deals are available for both.
and just a quick note the great JB Amero will be joining Dan and Dave Brown at Jalepenos Tomorrow, Tuesday April 24th while Wolf is on television duty at the usual 7-9 time.

YES , SPRING IS OFFICIALLY HERE!
I spent the winter busy with the new record, planning the summer, traveling. Trips to NYC making record deals, jamming with Jay and Lauri on St. John. A special big thanks to everyone in LA, especially Dan Graziani and Katie Girl , Doug Forsdick, Brett McConnell and Yvonne, Joe Mora and Gaby, Andrew Stahl, Austin Conners, Gordon Webb, and Kacy and Scooch for a fabulous winter get away. Audiences in Topanga and Montrose make me very Happy! As does the sushi at Midori in Studio City!
And everyone at the hollywood IMPROV for the hospitality on a crazy night with Louis Ck, Dave Attel, Joe Rogan. Check out COMEDYJUICE if you're in town and say hi to Andrew Stahl, formerly of Gamelon and the master behind all those Berkfests. He's doing it big in LA nowadays. Many Thanks.
The new record is coming along swimmingly, it's my best kept secret and check out the calender for SONGWRITERS at the west end, TOM HAMBRIDGE and the upcoming Capt. Carlos opening which will really get us in summer mode..speaking of summer BIG TOP ROAD is getting a makeover, keep your eyes out for the new installment!
A special thanks to JB Amero for covering my tuesday night regular while I hit the road. Nothing but rave reviews all around and to the folks who kept that gig humming all winter long. Thanks for keeping the room warm. A line out the door on a tuesday night when it's below zero! Amazing. Thanks to everyone at Jalepenos for treating us so well, it's been three years already! SUN IS SHINING!

Dan King, spring 2007

After the December 14th gig in Marblehead Dan plans on spending the cold weather time in the studio. There are also plans to "pop-up" at odd gigs, so don't be surprised if you see him unexpectedly. Especially for those in the New York and L.A. areas. Some Vacation time is also planned so we'll be quiet for a bit of recharging our spring fever. Happy Holidays and we'll see you on the other end.

Legengary philadelphia DJ Michael Tearson has selected the Dan King cover of Bob Dylan's Mozambique for his weekly sirius satellite Bob Dylan Show. Taken from the Light City Live recording of 2005 featuring Dave Mattacks on drums, David Brown on Guitar, Wolf Ginandes on bass and Steve Burke on keys, Mozabique has long been a staple of King's acoustic sets, ironic that this rare full band version should make the cut!

Big Top Road,, the first performance piece co-written by Dan with artist Jon Sarkin, directed by 30 year New York theater veteran Ian McColl took the audience on a wild carnival ride through art, text and music's darker side. Using work by Shakespeare and T.S. Eliot to Dylan, Hunter S. Thompson and Tom Waits plus many Original works, an art installation, and unmatched mood and light changes, this sensory overload entertained and was applauded by all.

Tickets are on Sale! For two events,

First , Ian McColl and the West End Theater present- BIG TOP ROAD. Oct. 14, 15
desrcibed as an "unflinching look at art, text, and music"
featuring
Jon Sarkin, Dan King, David Brown, Wolf Ginandes, Dave Mattacks, Matt Webster $15 advance $20 showtime, reserve by phone (978) 281-0680

Tommy Doyles Harvard Square presents
Dan King with David Brown, Wolf Ginandes, Dave Mattacks and The Henri Smith/Nat Simpkins Band now on sale $10 advance
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/event/EventListings?orgId=15849

Time Move Over and Light City now available on itunes!

Check out cdbaby.com/danking to hear the new live recording

just click on the links on the product page and you can listen or purchase the new live record at cdbaby.com.

also, Two Kinds of Mind now available on itunes!